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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Issues Fish Consumption Advisories Based on PFAS in Fish in Waters in Ashland & Natick

editor Mar 6, 2023 0 Comments

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued new fish consumption advisories to provide guidance for people who catch and consume freshwater fish from 13 waterbodies at state parks…

Health NATICK SOURCE

Natick: Cyanobacteria Detected in Lake Cochituate and Fisk Pond

editor Oct 13, 2022 0 Comments

NATICK - On October 10, visual evidence provided by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) indicate the presence of a cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) bloom Lake Cochituate and Fisk…

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Cyanobacteria Detected in Lake Cochituate

editor Oct 7, 2022 0 Comments

FRAMINGHAM - The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) indicates the presence of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in Lake Cochituate. Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a public health advisory…

Police/Fire

Fire Department: Report of Capsized Boat on Lake Cochituate Unfounded

editor Aug 8, 2022 0 Comments

FRAMINGHAM - Just after 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, Framingham Fire received a reported of an "overturned boat." Framingham Fire Engine 2, Boat 2, Ambulance 5 & Car 2…

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Dump Truck Partially-Submerged in Lake Cochituate

editor Jul 18, 2022 0 Comments

NATICK - Natick first responders received a report of a dump truck in the water at Lake Cochituate this morning, July 18 at 11:45 a.m. The truck was reported in…

Environment/Sustainability Family NATICK SOURCE

Lake Cochituate in Natick Closed Thursday

editor Jun 29, 2022 0 Comments

NATICK - The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will extend the closure of Cochituate State Park in the Town of Natick until Thursday, June 30, 2022, to accommodate invasive aquatic species control work. Alternative local state parks include…

Community Government Health

All 3 Framingham Public Beaches Closed This Weekend

editor Aug 7, 2021 0 Comments

FRAMINGHAM - All three of Framingham's public beaches will be closed this weekend, said City of Framingham Recreation Supervisor Elaine Prue Friday night, August 6. Earlier this week - on…

Community

2 of City of Framingham’s 3 Beaches Are Closed For Swimming

editor Jul 16, 2021 0 Comments

FRAMINGHAM - Two of the City of Framingham's trio of public beaches are closed today, July 16, and will likely be closed all weekend. Lake Waushakum has never opened this…

Environment/Sustainability Health

All 3 of Framingham’s Beaches Closed

editor Jul 15, 2021 0 Comments

FRAMINGHAM - All three of the City of Framingham's public beaches are closed. Lake Waushakum has never opened this season. The City's beaches opened in mid-June, but the District 8…

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UPDATED: Blue-Green Algae Health Warning Issued For Lake Cochituate

editor Jul 14, 2021 0 Comments

Updated on July 15 WAYLAND - The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) issued a health warning about cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) cells in North Pond of Lake Cochituate at…